West Virginia Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 5,634 children in care
42.6%
Reunification Rate
#51 nationally
27.6%
Adoption Rate
#12 nationally
9.8%
Aging Out Rate
22.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
16.2
Per 1,000 Children
West Virginia vs. the National Foster Care Average
Families in West Virginia were reunified at a 42.6% clip in FY2022, good for a C grade and a #51-of-51 national ranking, notably 7.9 points below the national average. By adoption, 27.6% of West Virginia's exits are finalized -- modestly 2.0 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near West Virginia
The closest peers to West Virginia's #51 reunification-rate rank.
Performance Metrics
Placement Types
Child Maltreatment, NCANDS 2022
Source: HHS National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System HHS National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System
42,640
Reports
5,234
Victims
15.0
Per 1,000 children
West Virginia children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in West Virginia
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in West Virginia?
5,634 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 16.2 per 1,000 children.
What is West Virginia's foster care grade?
C, ranked #51 of 51 states for reunification rate (42.6%).
What is the adoption rate in West Virginia?
27.6%, ranked #12 of 51 states.
How does West Virginia compare to other states on aging out?
9.8% of youth age out without permanency -- 2.2 points above the national rate.
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